Gujiya (Deep Fried Half-Moon Shaped Sweet Dumplings

Name: Gujiya (Deep Fried Half-Moon Shaped Sweet Dumplings)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the dough; 1/2 kg plain wheat flour; 75 g ghee (for cooking); 100 ml full cream milk; 100 ml water; For the stuffing; 1/2 kg reduced sweet dried milk; 300 g sugar; 100 g chirongi nuts (type of nuts); 100 g raisins; 15 g cardamom powder; 1 liter ghee (for cooking); 50 ml water, for, sealing, the, dumpling

Servings: persons

For the dough
1/2 kg plain wheat flour
75 g ghee (for cooking)
100 ml full cream milk
100 ml water
For the stuffing
1/2 kg reduced sweet dried milk
300 g sugar
100 g chirongi nuts (type of nuts)
100 g raisins
15 g cardamom powder
1 liter ghee (for cooking)
50 ml water, for, sealing, the, dumpling

1
For the dough: Take the flour, ghee, milk and water in a pot.
2
Knead the mixture until it becomes thick.
3
After kneading, make small dumplings out of the dough (approx. 50 pcs.).
4
Keep aside for atleast 30 minutes.
5
For the stuffing: Mix all the ingredients mentioned for the stuffing and then rub the mixture by hand by using the palm of your hands.
6
Take the dough dumplings one by one and flatten them on a flat surface by using a roller.
7
Roll out to approximately 4 inches in diameter.
8
Place a soup spoon full of mixture on top of each flat dough surface and fold the flattened dough into a half-moon shape.
9
Press from all corners to seal by dipping your fingers in water and pressing the corners.
10
Method for cooking: Take a deep frying pan.
11
Put ghee and allow it to heat till smoking point.
12
Deep fry each dumpling till golden brown, remove and place on a kitchen towel to drain the oil.
13
Allow to cool.
14
Assemble the whole portion of fried dumplings.
15
Put on a large platter and serve.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the dough, 1/2 kg plain wheat flour, 75 g ghee (for cooking), 100 ml full cream milk, and more.

Yes, Gujiya (Deep Fried Half-Moon Shaped Sweet Dumplings) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gujiya (Deep Fried Half-Moon Shaped Sweet Dumplings)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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